Geotechnical Engineering Summer Internship — Hybrid & Learning

COWI; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private health care

Hybrid working

Professional Institutions membership

Group pension

Life assurance

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Electric vehicle lease

Annual Rail card

Job summary

COWI in York is offering an Engineering Summer Internship 2027 (Geotechnical / Engineering Geology) for 8 weeks. You will work with our Engineers on day-to-day operations, supporting current projects and learning in a consultancy environment.

The role targets students with a background in Geology or Civil/Geotechnical engineering, with opportunities to shadow professionals and develop practical skills in ground modelling and analyses.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years in a bachelor's or master's degree (Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or related).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative and technical thinker.
• Evidence of research and information gathering skills.
• Interest in engineering within the Infrastructure or Energy market.
• Some design coursework available if requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic geotechnical calculations and analysis, ground modelling, geo hazards assessment under supervision.
• Shadow engineers and geologists during coordination meetings with clients, contractors, or other disciplines.
• Use academic knowledge of engineering fundamentals to contribute to projects.
• Gain valuable experience in a global consultancy.

Skills

Problem_solving

Creative_thinking

Research_skills

Infrastructure_energy_interest

Design_coursework

Education

Geology/Engineering Geology/Civil Geotechnical degree

Job description

COWI in York is offering an Engineering Summer Internship 2027 (Geotechnical / Engineering Geology) for 8 weeks. You will work with our Engineers on day-to-day operations, supporting current projects and learning in a consultancy environment.

The role targets students with a background in Geology or Civil/Geotechnical engineering, with opportunities to shadow professionals and develop practical skills in ground modelling and analyses.